YEARLY HIGH
0.0477 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0233 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0349 MWK

2012 GNF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.0233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0236 to the December average rate of 0.0464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 96.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0477 was up 86.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GNF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 238 MWK
2011 Average 113 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 116 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.90 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0486
0.0213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0276, compared to 0.0421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0139 MWK (High: 0.0376 / Low: 0.0237). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MWK (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0233).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0464) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+95.77%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0464
2011 Avg (December) 0.0237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0239 0.0233 0.0236
February 0.0243 0.0233 0.0240
March 0.0243 0.0233 0.0236
April 0.0242 0.0234 0.0237
May 0.0376 0.0237 0.0334
June 0.0387 0.0368 0.0377
July 0.0387 0.0378 0.0383
August 0.0390 0.0382 0.0384
September 0.0430 0.0387 0.0408
October 0.0452 0.0423 0.0435
November 0.0464 0.0436 0.0450
December 0.0477 0.0454 0.0464